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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 335.18 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 335.18 and 142.46 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 335.18 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/335.18 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 335.18 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 47,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749.74/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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